1960 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre served as Buick's entry-level full-size offering in 1960, marking the final year before the introduction of the compact Special.
44017317031
V8
Engine
Unknown Plant (1)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Buick LeSabre
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 44 | LeSabre |
| Year Code | 0 | 1960 |
| Plant Code | 1 | Unknown Plant (1) |
| Serial Number | 731703 | Unit #731703 |
| Engine suffix | 1 | 1 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelLeSabre
Year1960
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 364 CID, 210 HP (Standard)
Assembly PlantUnknown Plant (1)
Plant Code4
Pattern SourceGM
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1959 through 1960
Headroom front34.7
Headroom rear33.9
Height57.2
Legroom front44.2
Legroom rear42.2
Length217.9
Wheelbase123.0
Width80.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$1985.00
No. Produced
64852
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
2358
lbs
Height
54.5
in.
Length
181.6
in.
Width
71.6
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Origin
United States
Block Material
Cast Iron
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Main Bearings
4
Torque
134@2000
ft/lbs
Displacement
144.32
cu. in.
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Helical
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Cooling System
8.75 Quarts
Cooling System
Water pump
Exhaust System
Single
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Battery
12
V
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6.00 x 13
Model Year
1964
Series
Falcon
Make
Ford
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
62A
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Brake Size
9
in.
Fuel
14
gal.
Oil
3.5
qt.
Rear Differential
2.5
pt.
Carburetor
Own
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Type
Single downdraft
Brake Horsepower
85@4200
hp
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Cylinders
6
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Wheelbase
109.5
in.
Rear Tread
56
in.
Front Tread
55
in.
Differential Ratio
3.10
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.29
:1
2nd
1.83
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
4.46
:1
B
&s 3 1/2 & 2 1/2
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.